so MGMT live

i wrote that a few weeks ago:

MGMT
Based in Brooklyn, New York, MGMT (previously named The Management) are a two-piece band formed in 2002. We can label their music as psychedelic pop. Indeed it is pop thanks to the catchy lyrics and melodies. But they also distinguish themselves as 'surf jungle country': 'surf' because of the psychedelic riffs of their guitars and keyboards, 'jungle' because of their upbeat electronic sounds, and 'country' because of the distinctive high pitched and nasal vocals which remind us of Kings Of Leon’s frontman. Signed in 2006 for a four-album contract, MGMT is a band to keep up with. Live, they are certainly different and even more interesting as they become a five-piece band. Go on and have a listen to this unexpected mix of influences, genres and eras.

 

http://noisforwimps.blogspot.com/2008/03/pop-talented-and-trendy-plus-bonus.html

 

 

and i discovered them live last week, it was as i wrote before: surf with the nice melodies/ jungle with upbeat electro/ country with their american accents and refined lyrics. and they really well master the mix of these genres.

they are young but surely have a nice energy going on stage, they only played for half an hour though but it was quality and makes me want to see them again (they would be perfect for andrews lane theatre, ok it is small for them, but the club/ rock atmosphere of this venue would be perfect for MGMT i think)

 

we had fun

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

all pics by Louise Coffey